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Close-up view of three stacked peppermint sugar cookies on a light grey ceramic plate.

Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Delight in these festive peppermint sugar cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, chill dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Portion dough, roll in powdered sugar, place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes, cool on wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and better flavor.